Corinnova
Houston, US · Texas corporation · 8 known investors
CorInnova develops a minimally invasive, non-blood contacting cardiac assist device designed to treat acute heart failure patients who cannot use existing solutions. The collapsible device is delivered via minimally invasive procedures and compresses the heart externally to increase cardiac output without the risks of blood clotting, stroke, or anticoagulation-related complications.
Founders & leadership
JC

John CriscioneinFounder
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William AltmaninExecutive
DR
Dennis RobinsNamed on SEC filing
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Boris LeschinskyNamed on SEC filing
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Clarice MotterNamed on SEC filing
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Keith SvagerkoNamed on SEC filing
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Michael TinerNamed on SEC filing
Board
GL
George LetsouinSenior Surgical Advisor
Investors · 8
Houston Angel Network✓ verifiedHouston
Keiretsu Forum✓ verifiedSan Francisco · $250K – $2M
TMC Venture Fund✓ verifiedHouston
Cowtown Angels✓ verifiedFort Worth
Harvard Business School Alumni Angels of Greater New York✓ verifiedNew York
Wellcome Trust✓ verifiedLondon
Aggie Angel NetworkCollege Station
Frontera Technology VenturesTexas
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$350K disclosed across 1 round · 2017
▶$350KraisedJul 2017 · 3 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
▶$350KraisedJul 2017 · 3 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- John CriscioneDirector
- Dennis RobinsDirector
- Boris LeschinskyExecutive Officer
- Clarice MotterExecutive Officer
- Keith SvagerkoExecutive Officer
- William AltmanExecutive Officer, Director
- Michael TinerDirector
- Offering amount
- $8.8M
- Amount sold
- $350K
- Minimum investment
- $25K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $1.3M
- First sale
- Jun 2017
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Texas
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 5
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Corwave14 shared keywordsCorWave produces a ventricular assist pump for advanced heart failure patients, delivering pulsatile flow to provide mechanical cardiac support for transplant candidates, non-transplant-eligible patients, and recovery cases.
Topera12 shared keywordsAbbott's Lingo Glucose System is a continuous glucose monitoring device for non-insulin users aged 18+, designed to track glucose levels and support metabolic health decisions.
Ancora Heart11 shared keywordsAncora Heart develops minimally invasive medical devices, including a class III implantable therapy for cardiovascular treatment. The company focuses on cardiac/heart failure therapy development, clinical research, and commercialization of its core technology.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Corinnova do?
- CorInnova develops a minimally invasive, non-blood contacting cardiac assist device designed to treat acute heart failure patients who cannot use existing solutions. The collapsible device is delivered via minimally invasive procedures and compresses the heart externally to increase cardiac output without the risks of blood clotting, stroke, or anticoagulation-related complications.
- Who founded Corinnova?
- Corinnova was founded by John Criscione.
- Who are Corinnova's investors?
- Corinnova's investors include Houston Angel Network, Keiretsu Forum, TMC Venture Fund, Cowtown Angels, Harvard Business School Alumni Angels of Greater New York, Wellcome Trust, Aggie Angel Network, Frontera Technology Ventures.
- How much funding has Corinnova raised?
- Corinnova has disclosed $350K raised across 1 round.
- Where is Corinnova headquartered?
- Corinnova is headquartered in Houston, US.


